Thinking about celebrating Earth Day today with your kids? Wondering what you can do to help your family celebrate? Well, Twiniversity has come up with a few ideas to help you honor Mother Nature today:
1. Let the Sun Shine In!
See how long you can go today without turning on a light. If it’s a sunny day in your neck of the woods, keep the shades open and let the light shine in. Teach your kids that when that light switch is on, it’s not magic, your family is using energy. Try to conserve a bit today; in fact, try to conserve a bit everyday. You’ll be surprised on how just turning off lights, powering down computers (not in sleep mode), unplugging charged cell phones, unplugging DVD/VCR/CD players when not in use, can cut down on your annual power bill.
2. Turn off that faucet!
Did you know that turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth will save 8 gallons of water a day? Some countries don’t even have one clean gallon to drink while many of us are just letting it go down the drain. This is a great habit to start young — your kids will grow up better for it, and so will our planet.
3. Get Dirty!
Go outside today and plant some seeds, plants, even a tree. Many families have a tradition where they celebrate today by planting a new tree or bush in their own backyard. You can teach your kids the valuable lesson of how plants create clean air AND get your backyard in shape at the same time. More
Written By: Maryannw Williams of Share a Nanny
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